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Schlotzsky’s taps ex Back Yard Burgers COO as global marketing VP

Schlotzsky’s has appointed Monte Jump as its VP of global marketing.

August 12, 2015

Schlotzsky’s has appointed Monte Jump as its VP of global marketing, according to company press release.

"Monte is a passionate and disciplined marketer whose broad consumer package goods and restaurant experience, along with his innovative and results-driven marketing approach, make him an ideal candidate for this position,"  said FOCUS Brands Restaurant Group SVP of Marketing Paul Macaluso. "We will look to his vast marketing experience to help grow sales and develop Schlotzsky’s into a global, multi-channel food service brand."

Jump joins Schlotzsky’s with more than 25 years of experience in various marketing roles. Most recently he served as COO and CMO  for Back Yard Burgers in Nashville and concurrently led the company’s operations and marketing strategies. Prior to that he was the EVP and CMO at Captain D’s, where he was responsible for leading marketing activities including advertising, consumer research, PR, promotions, media planning, local marketing and social media, Macaluso said. Jump's background in marketing also includes roles with Buffets Inc, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Golden Corral, T.G.I. Friday’s, and more than a decade with PepsiCo.